Underplayed Gems

Time Up (2017)

Time Up cover
Developer
Grid Game
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 86 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing this game feels like a frantic sprint through minimalist, dangerously trap-laden levels that must be completed in mere seconds, demanding sharp route planning and fast reflexes for a cheerful rush.

fast-pacedminimalistdifficulttensecheerfulstimulatingpreciseshort levels

What players say

Players describe a fast-paced precision platformer with a strict 9-second timer per level, rewarding memorization and route planning. The challenge stages draw comparisons to I Wanna needle games. Some players note a steep difficulty jump between early and later levels, and the music has only three tracks that rotate every 15 stages.

Screenshots

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